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<p>The <strong>Simone de Beauvoir Institute (SdBI)</strong> is a college of Concordia University dedicated to studying feminisms and questions of social justice.  We see <strong>feminism as a broad methodology</strong> that enables us to better conceptualize and fight for progressive change.  Read "About us" for more information on <a href="../about-us/index.html">our academic approach</a>.</p>

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